At Lipscomb University, our first goal is providing an excellent education that upholds Christian values. We want this experience to be available to you! That's why we have a lasting, serious commitment to helping you receive the financial assistance you need in order to make attending Lipscomb a reality.

The information below will help you get acquainted with the scholarships that are available to Lipscomb freshmen.

 

ACT	SAT*	AMOUNT
32+	1410-1600	$44,000
30-31	1320-1400	$40,000
28-29	1240-1310	$28,000
26-27	1170-1230	$24,000
24-25	1090-1160	$20,000
22-23	1020-1080	$16,000

 

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST AND SEM-FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS
         National Merit finalists and semi-finalists receive a full tuition scholarship plus $2,000.
         Confirmation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation is required.
         Scholarship recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS 
         The presidential scholarship recognizes truly outstanding high school seniors
         who have earned a 30 or above on the ACT or a 1320 or above on the SAT     
         with an award valued at either $40,000 or $44,000.  Your application for
         admission will serve as your application for this scholarship.  Students who 
         attend the Presidential Weekend will receive an additional $1,000 voucher for
         a Lipscomb Study Abroad program.  The event is scheduled for February 10-13,
         2010.  Presidential Scholarship recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above.
 

PROVOST SCHOLARSHIPS
         Lipscomb awards these scholarships to high-achieving academic students.  The
         awards are based on ACT/SAT scores (see scale above).  Recipients must  
         maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above.

BISON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
         Lipscomb awards $1,500 per year to students who demonstrate potential for
         academic success but did not qualify for one of our academic scholarships. 
         Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above.  Contact an admissions
         recruiter for specific details. 

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
         State scholarships automatically award $1,000 to out-of-state residents who are admitted to
         Lipscomb.  State scholarships can be combined with all other scholarships (except 
         National Merit Finalist and Semi-Finalist scholarships) and will be renewed for four years
         provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.25 or above.  Be sure to ask your recruiter about 
         other scholarships that may apply to your particular state. 

VISION AWARD
         Lipscomb awards annual $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate strong leadership 
         in their vision and determination to pursue a college eduaction. Prospective students who
         meet AT LEAST 3 of the criteria below and are admitted to Lipscomb University will be awarded
         an annual scholarship of $1,000.  To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen and maintain a
         minimum 2.0 G.P.A. while enrolled.

• Is the first generation in the family to attend college
• Grew up in a single parent household
• Attended a public metropolitan high school
• Is a member of an ethnic group that is under-represented at Lipscomb

         Only students who meet at least three of the criteria above are eligbile for this award.  If you
         believe you are eligible, please apply for the Vision Award here. 

TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIPS
         This prestigious full-tuition scholarship is awarded to five freshmen who are
         selected through an interview process.  To be eligible to apply for this
         scholarship, a student must have scored a 30 or higher on the ACT or 1320 or better
         on the SAT.  Contact your admissions recruiter for specific details.  Recipients must
         live on campus and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above.  The 2010 Trustee Scholarship deadline
         has already passed.

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
         Employment Discounts- Lipscomb University offers tuition discounts to       
         students whose parents or spouses are employed full-time in certain Christian
         works that are associated with the Church of Christ.
         Minister's Children Grant- Lipscomb University offers a minimum base grant
         to the children of full-time ministers of the Church of Christ.
         Lipscomb University Memorial Awards- Memorial Scholarships are available
         to some students with demonstrated need (based on FAFSA results.